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Describe a person who shows his or her feelings very openly: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who the person is
  • How they show their feelings
  • When/where you noticed this
  • And explain how you feel about it
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Cue 1:Who the person is

  • Introduce the person clearly, mentioning their relationship to you.
  • Provide a brief background about them to give context.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my younger sister, Priya. She is 22 years old and is currently studying in college. Priya has always been very expressive, and her emotions are always visible on her face.

Cue 2:How they show their feelings

  • Describe specific actions or behaviors that demonstrate how they express their emotions.
  • Use examples to illustrate their openness in showing feelings.

Example

Priya shows her feelings very openly, whether she is happy or sad. For instance, when she is excited about something, she jumps up and down and often hugs everyone around her. On the other hand, if she is upset, she doesn’t hesitate to cry and talk about what’s bothering her. This openness makes it easy for us to understand her emotions.

Cue 3:When/where you noticed this

  • Share a specific incident or situation where you observed this behavior.
  • Explain the setting and how it impacted your understanding of the person.

Example

I first noticed this during her birthday party last year. She received a surprise gift from our parents, and her reaction was priceless. She burst into tears of joy and thanked them repeatedly, which made everyone in the room feel the love and happiness she was experiencing.

Cue 4:And explain how you feel about it

  • Share your personal feelings about their openness in expressing emotions.
  • Reflect on how it affects your relationship with them.

Example

I really admire Priya for being so open with her feelings. It makes our relationship stronger because I feel I can be honest with her too. Her ability to express herself encourages me to share my emotions more freely, which has improved our bond significantly.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Priya's openness in showing her feelings is something I deeply appreciate. It not only makes her a joyful person to be around but also inspires those around her to express their emotions more freely. I believe that being open about feelings is essential for healthy relationships.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Being Too Vague

    Candidates often provide unclear descriptions of the person or their feelings, which can confuse the listener. Specific details are essential for a strong response.

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    Tip

    Use specific examples and anecdotes to illustrate how the person shows their feelings. This will make your answer more engaging and clear.

    2: Lack of Personal Connection

    Failing to express personal feelings about the person can make the response feel flat. It's important to convey your emotional connection to the individual.

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    Tip

    Share your own feelings and experiences related to the person. Explain how their openness affects you personally to add depth to your answer.

    Ignoring the Cues

    Some candidates overlook the cue prompts, leading to incomplete answers. Each cue is designed to help structure your response effectively.

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    Tip

    Make sure to address each cue in your response. Organize your answer by following the order of the cues to ensure a comprehensive response.

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    If I would have to talk about a person who shows his feelings very openly, it would be my best friend Ame. Ame has always been really open and sensitive since I have known him. He is a little bit shy, but whoever is his friend, he is very open to him. He talks very clearly. Whenever he feels ignored or sad, he talks about it. He never suppresses his feelings and I have been noticing it since the day I have met him. We have known each other from a quite long time and he has been a sensitive and open person. I remember one time when I didn't take his calls for 2 or 3 days straight. He openly told me that he felt ignored and didn't like that kind of act. I feel that this is wrong and right at the same time. I believe his behavior is correct because by suppressing feelings, we are not achieving anything. But at the same time, oversharing our feelings with anyone who is not our friend or doesn't care about us can leave us heartbroken. They can use our feelings.

    Band 6-7

    A person who I personally know who expresses their feeling very openly is my sister. She used to be a person who was a pushover. She was very docile and timid, where people started taking advantage of this fact and would say things to her where she would not be able to respond appropriately. However, during her teenage years, she developed the habit of becoming open with her feelings as well as becoming a frank person. Moreover, she started wearing her heart on her sleeve. She turned into an expressive and frank person. This is a trait which I find very admirable and inspiring. I believe all of us should say what's on our mind instead of trying to be diplomatic all the time or trying to conceal our feelings or emotions. Additionally, it also helps prevent any malice or harbour different emotions compared to what the other person is saying. This will help keep the communication transparent and build a strong as well as healthy bond. So, I believe we all should try to inculcate this among ourselves.

    Band 6-7

    One person who show their feelings very openly that I have seen the most is my mother. No matter what emotions she have, if she is angry, she will show it to us. If she is frustrated, she will show it to us. If she is sad, if she is happy, no matter what the situation, how public we are or who else is in the surroundings, no matter what, she will show her feelings to us. And I think it's a good thing not to hold such emotions behind and showing a different face. It's better to show their feelings, how they feel at that time, no matter how the situation is. I believe that it's a good character to follow and I have seen it several times when she was feeling frustrated or when she is happy or when she is sad. She don't care who else is around her. No matter what the situation is, she show everything that she want to express.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about my grandfather who lived a very fascinating life and he has gained many experience in her life and he's a very kind and humid person whenever he was always beside me to assist with my homework and and he also reconciled his experiences in the form of short stories which is related to my works done in my innocence childhood and we also love to spend time each other like playing games such as tennis football and chess and we also like to go on a long walks in which we share each other's experiences and we also get to learn many things from each other and so I have learned many things from him so he's a very open and kind person and he shares everything to me like and we also should spend time to each other and share our opinions and our experiences with each other so that the disease which is named as stress could not harm us

    Band 6-7

    I have a cousin from maternal side and he is a person who is very expressive and he describes his feeling and shows his feeling very openly. If there is some debate or some topic among us the family members or sometimes argument or we have to concur on something, he is always the first one to bring everyone on the same platform. He will discuss all the points what the others are discussing. Furthermore he will add his own points and then additionally he will add his feelings also that how he feels about it. So let it be any topic under the sky, he is always there to discuss it openly with others. He brings his ideas very expressively and generally at the end everyone consents to whatever he says. So his way of expression and to take everyone's consent is very unique and the person can't help but consent to his ways. And I noticed it once when I was in dire situation and I had to convince my parents for going out for a picnic. I tried my level best but they were unmoved by my request. Then I took my cousin into confidence and I told him to help me regarding this matter and he has brought the topic for them but he did not start anything. So the way he projected, they themselves said that yes she should go out sometimes and then finally when I asked again they were more than ready. And I feel it's a great blessing if someone can express the feelings because the person would never get mentally sick and he or she will be at ease and at comfort.

    Band 6-7

    The person who shows her feeling very openly is none other than my mother because each and every time she gets angry or sad or overwhelmed and she's open and genuinely it shows it towards us that because she don't have any other people to show her own feelings towards so I think she is really an open-minded person especially about the things which we cannot carry on ourself so she will be there for us and I felt really proud that she is genuinely open to me and once upon a time she was there at house alone when I came back to my school I have got to see that she got very angry about something and she genuinely shows in front of me and after that in two minutes she started to crying and sobbing so she don't have a shame about that she crying in front of her child that she she have the chance to go and cry out any other alongside of any other places in the house but she is genuinely care about my feelings and share all the problems with me at that moment so I really felt really happy that she is caring she's sharing all the problem with somebody else so hence I really appreciate about that it's really a genuine reaction towards our feelings it's a normal thing

    Band 6-7

    The person who always shows his feelings very openly is my boyfriend. I have been with him for past two years and everyday he takes initiation to express his feelings either through affirmations or by act of service like cooking something for me or ironing my clothes. Also he sometimes buy flowers randomly. It doesn't have to be an occasion for him to get me flowers. He do get me flowers every week. I have seen my parents, my mother and father who doesn't express their feelings very openly. They tend to keep it to themselves. But whereas on the other hand, my boyfriend teaches me how to be empathetic, be kind enough, be a good listener and how to express. If you like someone, you need to let the other person know. That's what I have learnt from him.

    Band 6-7

    One of my close relative, she shares her feelings very openly. So, in one perspective, it is good. She doesn't hide anything about anyone or backbiting about that. She just tells whatever in her mind openly to others. So, the one problem that I felt is, if the feeling she felt is a negative character of a person, she doesn't care about what she says at that moment to that person. She doesn't feel if it hurts him or her. So, that thing is, I felt little weird. So, other than, she doesn't take any grudge on anybody. She openly tells anything to anybody. And that person will be very sensitive. She is free to handle everything because she is not carrying herself any grudges. And also, that person couldn't handle secrets.

    Band 6-7

    The person I want to talk about is Miss Mamata Banerjee, who is the present Chief Minister of the State Office Bengal in India. She is very vocal about her feeling, which might sometime be impressive, but a few times might be very irritating also. She being a Chief Minister of the State, very openly expresses her affection towards the people of West Bengal. She often articulates the social evils of the society and tries to sort out. She openly criticizes the government officials who don't tow lines to the services which people are bound to get. Many times on the lighter note, she laughs and shares some jokes or some funny pictures which she has drawn. But most of the time, she is very vocal about her anger on wrongdoing of the people in general.

    Band 6-7

    A person who shows his or her feelings very openly is, to be frank, a very astonishing and quite a remarkable person because in this present world where everyone hides their emotions or masks them, this person has the ability to showcase their emotions in a very clarity manner. The first person that I think about when which who comes to my mind is my mother because she has never been the person who keeps her feelings in the abyss. Instead, she makes it very clear to display her emotions and showcase it in a very well distributed manner. In this way, children such as me and my brother are well accompanied by the fact and well understood that how we should portray our emotions in front of other people and how we are able to proceed further and inculcate these teachings into our learning so that we are able to show and display our emotions in a much better manner. Now let's talk about what this person makes me feel. This person makes me feel very happy and very excited because I am able to witness a wide spectrum of emotions in a very clear and cut manner. Furthermore, this kind of emotional clarity is well needed and much needed in the present generation where people hide themselves and not allow others to display their true vulnerable sense. I feel that in this current scenario, we need to strive forward and show our emotions more but in a very dedicated and detailed manner rather than just outbursts or just lack of empathy here and there. I also feel that the person that shows his or her emotions openly is a very secure person who is able to understand, produce and as well as reciprocate that feelings that he or she has within himself, herself or himself and this kind of feeling of portraying your emotions outward is much necessary in the current generation.
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